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3Com 3C8S420 4 x Ports FXS VIC Voice Interface Card
- 4 x FXS (Foreign Exchange Station) ports.
- Enables connection of analog phones, fax machines, or modems.
- Supports Voice over IP (VoIP) integration.
- Provides analog voice termination for digital networks.
- Designed for use with compatible 3Com voice gateways or routers.
- Facilitates migration to IP telephony.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Voice Interface Card (VIC)
- Ports
- 4 x FXS
- Interface Type
- Analog
- Application
- VoIP, Analog Device Connectivity
- Manufacturer
- 3Com
Product details
The 3Com 3C8S420 is a 4-port FXS Voice Interface Card (VIC) designed for voice-over-IP (VoIP) applications. It allows for the connection of traditional analog phones or fax machines to a digital voice network.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Voice Interface Card (VIC) |
| Ports | 4 x FXS |
| Interface Type | Analog |
Additional Specifications
| Application | VoIP, Analog Device Connectivity |
| Manufacturer | 3Com |
Description
The 3Com 3C8S420 is a specialized Voice Interface Card (VIC) that provides four Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) ports. These FXS ports are designed to interface with standard analog devices such as traditional telephones, fax machines, or analog modems. The primary purpose of this card is to bridge the gap between the analog telephony world and modern digital voice networks, particularly Voice over IP (VoIP) systems. It allows organizations to integrate existing analog equipment into their IP-based communication infrastructure, offering a cost-effective solution for gradual migration to VoIP. By terminating analog voice signals, the 3C8S420 enables these analog devices to function as if they were connected to a traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This is crucial for businesses that have invested in analog hardware but wish to leverage the benefits of IP telephony, such as reduced call costs, enhanced features, and unified communications. The card typically works in conjunction with 3Com voice gateways or routers that support such interface modules, acting as the physical interface for analog voice connectivity. This Voice Interface Card is instrumental in scenarios requiring analog device support within an IP network. This includes scenarios like providing analog phone support in branch offices, connecting fax servers, or enabling analog modem dial-up access over an IP network. The 3C8S420 ensures that legacy analog equipment can continue to be utilized effectively while transitioning towards a more modern and flexible IP-based communication strategy.
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